A Year in Review...Looking Back at 2012

Posted:
01/22/2013 08:44:50 AM MST

Updated:
01/22/2013 08:48:10 AM MST

The East Morgan County Hospital Foundation Fall Affair, held in October, exceeded the number of attendees from the previous year, as well as raises approximately $25,000, with a portion to be used for educational advancement. (File photo/Brush News-Tribune)

October•Because of a generous donation from Ella Reichley, East Morgan County Library erects a bronze statue - The Thinker. Reichley's donation was made in honor of her late brother Larry Atwood.•The revitalization of Downtown Brush is completed with cress putting on the finishing touches.•Tarry and Connie Cluff are named to serve as parade marshals for the Brush High School Homecoming parade to be held Oct. 5•Brush High School senior Timothy Brown is honored with the distinction of being named one of 12 Colorado semifinalists competing for the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program.•Brush High School FFA member Jessica August joins the list of exclusive list as she receives the top degree - American FFA Degree - at the national convention.

In November, the Beetdiggers football team rallies in double overtime to defeat Manitou Springs in the first round of the State 2A play-offs, 33-32. They move on to compete against number one Kent Denver in the quarterfinals. (File photo/Brush News-Tribune)

•Staff and volunteers at the Brush Area Museum and Cultural Center use technology to advance a new and innovative project that involves video taping personal narratives and historical accounts of local veterans for future generations.•The Brush Board of Education supports the EAGLE-Net project with a letter of support as the project meets resistance in areas of the state.•Students at Brush High School take on a new project of "lip-dubbing" to promote the school.•Beetdigger runners brave the frigid elements during the Patriot League cross-country meet in Lyons, with head coach Jeff Marcus’ 20 diligent 'Diggers girls squad receiving third place.

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The boys team earned a fourth place finish among over 11 various teams and nearly 200 individual runners. •BHS golfer Bryce Needens swings into the state's Top 40 following competition at Pinehurst Course in Denver.•The 'Digger football team take down the Strasburg Indians in Brush style at their Homecoming match-up, 50-21. Named as 2012 Homecoming King and Queen during half-time were Jesus Cardenas and Alex White•Calvary Assembly of God Church welcomes Gene William as its interim pastor.

The City of Brush and Chamber of Commerce combine efforts to host a Christmas Streetscape Grand Opening event in downtown Brush. Here, BHS Digger Dan spends time with City of Brush employee Dale Colerick. (File photo/Brush News-Tribune)

•BHS students Ashley Marcus and Cameron Crandall are named as Brush Boys and Girls State honorees by the American Legion Post.•BHS cross country teams head to state competition after competing in the Region Four tournament in Lyons.•A blowout by the Beetdigger football team against the Sterling Tigers, 50-18, moves Brush up to number eight in the Prep polls.•The City of Brush Recreation Department takes 48 local residents to New York City as part of a motor coach trip.•Brush High School Principal Dave Vondy tells board members that funds raised from the Brush P.R.I.D.E event total $13,272, with $11,832 of that collected as of the meeting. Of that, $9,000 has been awarded to various programs at the high school.•Recent reports of attempted abductions has the Northeastern Colorado on edge, especially after the abduction and murder of 10-year-old Westminster resident Jessica Ridgeway.•The BHS Lady 'Digger volleyball team makes its way into regional action.•The Beetdigger football team secures its 11th consecutive play-off bid after defeating the Fort Lupton Blue Devils, 49-22.•Brush High School senior Anthony Thomas is named the 3A State Champion. He is the first Brush runner to earn the state honor in 55 years. Team members also brought home 11 additional top honors.•Thirteen Brush FFA Chapter members attend the 85th Annual National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

November•Staff and volunteers at the Brush Museum and Cultural Center take up a cause to refurbish and replace many of the headstones of those Civil War veterans interned at the Brush Cemetery. •Brush Middle School salutes area veterans by hosting its annual Veteran's Day program.•Community members rally for Brush resident Connie Cluff by hosting a fundraiser for the local Beetdigger fan who suffered a massive heart attack in October.•The BHS Beetdigger football team battles Kent Denver in the 2A quarterfinals, but ends their season after a 35-27 loss at Beetdigger Stadium.•Digger Dan debuts as the face of Brush High School's mascot.•Personnel from the Colorado Department of Transportation present plans of a team project involving reconstruction work on I-76 to the Brush City Council.•Farmers State Bank of Brush welcomes Wesley Sailsbery as its new vice president.•Ellie Monarch and Jordan Deslauriers receive honors in volleyball with Monarch named as All Conference and Deslauriers as All Conference Honorable Mention.•Brush High School initiates a program to honor past Hall of Fame recipients.•Keith and Julie Kelley of Brush receive the Mission Service Award for their contributions to the Brush Nazarene Church.•Annual community Thanksgiving dinners in Brush and Fort Morgan serve more than 900. The Brush event, held at the Carroll Building, and organized by the Jim Odle family, had 40 who volunteered for the meal.•Brush City Council approve an airport consultant agreement that pushes forth a new airport layout plan project.•Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michelle Johnstone tells the Brush Board of Education that they will be recognized as a Board of Distinction at the Colorado Association of School Boards annual meeting in Colorado Springs.•Members of the BHS Cheer Team take third place at the Patriot Spirit Championship event. The honor earns team members the right to move on to the State Cheerleading competition to be held in December.•BHS softball player Allie Schneider signs with Colorado State University where she will play softball.•Members of the Beetdigger softball squad receiving honors for the 2012 season include senior Allie Schneider (All-Conference), sophomore Lauren Staley (All-Conference Honorable Mention) and junior Kristen Berg (All-Conference) and Maggie Christensen (All Conference).

December•NovaVita Counseling, owned and operated by Marta Sheridan, joins the Brush business community.•The Brush Beetdigger wrestling team takes top honors in the annual Fort Morgan Duel.•Honor Flight attendees present their thoughts at monthly Brush Sack Lunch program held at East Morgan County Library.•The City of Brush hosts a grant opening for the wastewater treatment plant.•Alan and Polli Dahms of Brush contribute $100,000 to the Fort Morgan Band Shell project.•The Morgan County Calico Quilters observe their 25th anniversary.•Local hunters Joel Koelman and Bobby Guzman, pick up local sponsorship from Hometown Auto and Hardware and Artic Cat, as they receive a 2013 Artic Cat 4x4 Prowler HDX for their use.•BHS cheerleaders earn their way into the Top 15 at the State Spirit Competition.

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